Valued at a market cap of $29.1 billion, Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) is a leading regulated natural gas company based in Dallas, Texas. The company operates regulated natural gas distribution systems and pipeline and storage infrastructure, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline networks in Texas.
It is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q4 earnings for 2026 after the market closes on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
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Ahead of this event, analysts expect this utility company to report a profit of $1.14 per share, up 7.6% from $1.06 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has surpassed Wall Street’s earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters.
For fiscal 2026, analysts expect ATO to report a profit of $8.47 per share, up 13.5% from $7.46 per share in fiscal 2025. Furthermore, its EPS is expected to grow 6.9% year over year to $9.05 in fiscal 2027.
www.barchart.comShares of ATO have plunged 2% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming both the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 13.1% return but has outperformed the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLU) 5.8% decline over the same time frame.
www.barchart.comATO shares fell marginally on Aug. 5 after it released its fiscal third-quarter results. While Atmos Energy’s EPS of $1.43 surpassed analysts’ expectations of $1.34, revenue of $879.1 million missed the $1 billion consensus estimate, underscoring continued pressure on its top-line growth. The company reaffirmed its full-year EPS guidance of $8.40 to $8.50.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical about ATO’s stock, with an overall "Hold" rating. Among 15 analysts covering the stock, two recommend "Strong Buy," and 13 suggest "Hold.” Its mean price target of $181.54 indicates a 5.4% premium to its current price levels.
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